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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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